ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Mining Act
82. Application for renewal of prospecting licence
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
82. Application for renewal of prospecting licence
(1)An application for the renewal of a prospecting licence shall be accompanied by—(a)a report on the progress of the prospecting operations;(b)a statement of the costs incurred in the course of undertaking prospecting operations;(c)particulars of the programme for prospecting operations that the applicant proposes to carry out during the renewal period, including an estimate of expenditure;(d)a plan showing the area of land in respect of which renewal is sought; and(e)proof of submission and approval of environmental audit reports relating to the initial application and the application for renewal, to the National Environmental Management Authority.(2)Where an applicant does not provide a plan in accordance with subsection (1)(d), the Cabinet Secretary shall determine the area in respect of which renewal shall be granted.(3)The Cabinet Secretary shall only renew a prospecting licence, where the applicant demonstrates compliance with this Act.